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RTÉ Radio Scoops Top Awards at Prestigious New York Festivals

18 June 2013: RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ lyric fm were among the big winners once again at the prestigious New York Festivals Awards 2013, with 11 awards across a range of categories.

With nominees representing radio stations from 28 countries, finalists included broadcasters from Australia, Canada, France, India, Spain, the United Kingdom and the USA, among others. RTÉ was honoured with a total of 11 awards.

RTÉ Radio 1’s acclaimed Documentary on One series received six awards, with wins in the Health/Medical documentary category, in the Sports & Recreation documentary category, in the 'Best Narration' category, in the 'Social Issues' category, the History category and the Profiles/Community Portraits category. In addition, the Documentary on One received three finalists nomination certificates. RTÉ Radio 1’s Drama on 1, received two awards in the Best Writing and Best Director category, while also receiving two finalist certificates.

RTE lyric fm collected awards for The Lyric Concert, The Lyric Feature, and the programme ‘Sonnets for the Cradle’.

Jim Jennings, Acting Managing Director, RTÉ Radio, said: “To be recognised at an International level, across a multitude of genres, is testament to the enduring quality of RTÉ Radio 1 and lyric fm. RTÉ remains committed to producing exceptional programming. When that programming is award-winning, it is doubly satisfying.”

RTÉ Radio was named New York Festivals International Broadcaster of the Year in 2011 and 2012.

Winning RTÉ Radio programmes at the 2013 New York Festivals Radio Awards: